Finishing Foreman
Finishing Foreman - Carlisle
Project: Mixed-use leisure and commercial redevelopment valued at £5m
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Reporting into: Project Manager
What We're Looking For
Relevant Qualifications
- SMSTS - essential
- First Aid - essential
- Valid CSCS - essential
Experience
- Proven track record delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects valued between £2m-£5m
- Previous experience successfully delivering commercial, leisure, hospitality, heritage or mixed-use developments, with responsibility for managing finishing trades, snagging and handover activities
Key Skills
- Extensive health & safety knowledge
- Competent IT and reporting software skills
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate site teams
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to organise and manage finishing programmes
- Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control standards
- Solid understanding of building regulations and quality standards
- Strong knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out and finishing processes
About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, leisure and residential sectors. Renowned for their commitment to quality, safety and client satisfaction, they have built a proven track record of delivering complex refurbishment, restoration and new-build projects to the highest standards.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman to support the delivery of a £5m mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating leisure, hospitality and commercial facilities. You will oversee finishing trades, manage snagging and de-snagging activities, coordinate subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive the project through to successful handover. This role requires a hands-on individual with proven experience delivering high-quality refurbishment, fit-out or redevelopment projects to programme, quality and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks
- Attend and contribute to routine site progress meetings
- Report regularly and consistently to the Project Manager
- Coordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact programme, quality or safety
- Maintain accurate quality inspections, snagging records and progress reports
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety compli
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Finishing Foreman in Carlisle employer: Caval
Caval is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Darlington where you can thrive as a Site Engineer. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression, all while ensuring a supportive culture that values independence and accuracy. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive weekly pay structure and the chance to contribute to impactful civil engineering projects in your local community.
